John 6:35

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
εἶπεν
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
αὐτοῖς
G846
unto them
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#4
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#6
Ἐγώ
G1473
I
i, me
#7
εἰμι
G1510
am
i exist (used only when emphatic)
#8
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
ἄρτος
G740
the bread
bread (as raised) or a loaf
#10
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ζωῆς·
G2222
of life
life (literally or figuratively)
#12
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἐρχόμενος
G2064
he that cometh
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#14
πρός
G4314
to
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#15
μὲ,
G3165
me
me
#16
οὐ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#17
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#18
πεινάσῃ
G3983
hunger
to famish (absolutely or comparatively); figuratively, to crave
#19
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
πιστεύων
G4100
he that believeth
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
#22
εἰς
G1519
on
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#23
ἐμὲ
G1691
me
me
#24
οὐ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#25
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#26
διψήσῃ
G1372
shall
to thirst for (literally or figuratively)
#27
πώποτε
G4455
at any time, i.e., (with negative particle) at no time

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Analysis

The faith and obedience theme here intersects with the proper human response to divine revelation across Scripture. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation that finds its culmination in Christ. The phrase emphasizing life contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's consistent character and purposes.

Historical Context

The historical context of the late first century during increasing tension between synagogue and church provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The late first-century Jewish-Christian tensions and Hellenistic thought would have shaped how the original audience understood life. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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